Japan PM expected to announce US$68 billion investment target in India at upcoming summit

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to announce a plan to invest JPY10 trillion (approximately US$68 billion) in India over the next decade during a summit with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29, 2025. This initiative aims to boost Japanese private sector expansion into India’s AI and semiconductor industries, according to multiple reports, including Nikkei and NHK.

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As AI transforms auto industry, Germany struggles to keep pace

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global auto industry, Germany—the historic heart of automotive excellence—finds itself unexpectedly lagging. According to a recent report by McKinsey & Company, German automakers are trailing their American and Chinese counterparts in the race to integrate AI across production lines, vehicles, and enterprise systems.

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Taiwan’s automotive lens market looks promising, but hurdles from China remain

As the global auto industry shifts toward electrification, autonomy, and digitalization, the collection and processing of data have become central to innovation, particularly in autonomous driving. Automotive cameras, despite their compact size, are now mission-critical components. For Taiwan’s optical manufacturers, the sector presents a tempting opportunity. Yet two formidable obstacles remain: China’s early dominance in the market, and automakers’ prioritization of cost over quality.

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